By Farai D Hove | ZimEye | A shocking video has gone viral on social media, showing a violent altercation between a student and a teacher in a South African classroom. The footage, which has spread rapidly across the internet, captures a student physically attacking a teacher in front of the class, while other students watch and record the incident.

The disturbing clip has ignited widespread debate across the country, drawing strong reactions from educators, parents, and political leaders. Mmusi Maimane, a South African Member of Parliament and leader of the “Build One South Africa” movement, weighed in on the controversy, tweeting, “We have a serious discipline crisis in our schools. No student should ever lay their hands on a teacher. We cannot end up with a country where teachers teach from bullet-proof windows.”

Maimane’s comments highlight growing concerns about safety in South African schools and the increasing incidents of violence involving students and educators. The incident in the viral video has underscored a pressing need for greater discipline and respect within the education system, sparking discussions on how best to address this alarming trend.

Authorities have yet to release details about the incident or identify those involved. However, there are calls for immediate action to ensure the safety of both teachers and students, and to restore order and discipline in classrooms across the country. The Department of Basic Education has been urged to investigate the incident thoroughly and to implement stronger measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.

As the conversation continues to unfold, many South Africans are asking tough questions about the state of their education system and the urgent need for reforms to address the root causes of school violence.